India. Surveillance / law enforcement access. Act
Telecom Act 2023Telecommunications Act, 2023 (Act No. 44 of 2023)
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§1Summary
- Synopsis
Consolidated telecom licensing statute that also empowers the government to intercept or suspend messages on public-safety grounds, requires biometric-based user verification by telecom providers, and provides protections against unsolicited commercial communications.
- Key themes
- Unique features
Broad definitions of 'telecommunication' raised concern about application to OTT services; government has indicated OTT is not covered.
- SaaS relevance
Relevant mainly to SaaS offering telecom-like messaging/CPaaS services or receiving interception/suspension orders.
§2Obligations
- DPO
- No
§3Dates
- Key dates
- Adopted
- In force
- Commenced in tranches by notification from 2024-06-26; replaces Indian Telegraph Act 1885 and Wireless Telegraphy Act 1933.
§4Text and authority
- Text
- Authoritative text dot.gov.in
- Authority
- Department of Telecommunications (DoT)
§5Where it applies
- Domestic law of
- India
§6Sources and verification
- Sources consulted
- Verification
Low confidence.
Partly verified
Low confidence.Could not fetch the Act text or commencement notifications this session; assent and first commencement dates from general knowledge. Verify before relying.